KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,234 km
5,738 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
9,234 km
5,738 mi / 4,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
122°
east southeast

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KIX RAR
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code KIX RAR
ICAO Code RJBB NCRG
City Osaka Avarua
Country Japan CK
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 26 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Osaka (KIX) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 9,234 kilometers (5,738 miles / 4,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with CK. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:43 in Osaka, it's 10:43 in Avarua. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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